Sink or Swim

For ocean bathers, this book could be a life saver. By understanding the dangers of the ocean, and controlling instinctive reactions to them, we dramatically improve our chances of survival. Sink or Swim takes us through three components of safe bathing. Being an outstanding swimmer is not one of the three elements, because we cannot always expect to outmuscle the ocean. But if we can float and propel ourselves moderately well, then the following three components will make ocean bathing safer. First, grasp how the ocean works. Second, know how to respond when problems arise. Third, learn how to control a menace often more dangerous than the ocean itself -- our own panic.